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The One wrote:Do you expect a turnstile for cash and seat of choice on the off chance you may come over from Germany? It will not happen at the Wonk or anywhere else.

I expect nothing and am therefore never disappointed.

What you described above though is exactly how it used to work (for anyone). But fair enough, times have changed and JR sets the rules, I've no problem with that and am very thankful for his investment in and work for the club.

By the same token though, he should know that some changes he's made (in my instance) and some of the decisions he's made (e.g. kids prices - see Doom Merchant's posts) are losing the Stags some customers as well, in the case of kids probably long-term.

But apparently doing it that way was costing the club far more as substantial amounts of dosh were going missing. Now with the system we have every penny is accounted for.

Maybe in time we could have a gate with a 'contactless' terminal in it in say the QLE and have one set aside area for those that want to rock up at 2.55pm and pay to go in on their card. That way t'club's gonna be sure there's no fiddlin going on. But access to all areas would create problems for those that've bothered to pre plan their day with Bill Brewer, Jan Stewer, Peter Davy, Peter Gurney, Dan'l Whidden, Harry Hawk and Old Uncle Tom Cobleigh n all sat in their seats.

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The One wrote:Do you expect a turnstile for cash and seat of choice on the off chance you may come over from Germany? It will not happen at the Wonk or anywhere else.

I expect nothing and am therefore never disappointed.

What you described above though is exactly how it used to work (for anyone). But fair enough, times have changed and JR sets the rules, I've no problem with that and am very thankful for his investment in and work for the club.

By the same token though, he should know that some changes he's made (in my instance) and some of the decisions he's made (e.g. kids prices - see Doom Merchant's posts) are losing the Stags some customers as well, in the case of kids probably long-term.

But apparently doing it that way was costing the club far more as substantial amounts of dosh were going missing. Now with the system we have every penny is accounted for.

Maybe in time we could have a gate with a 'contactless' terminal in it in say the QLE and have one set aside area for those that want to rock up at 2.55pm and pay to go in on their card. That way t'club's gonna be sure there's no fiddlin going on. But access to all areas would create problems for those that've bothered to pre plan their day with Bill Brewer, Jan Stewer, Peter Davy, Peter Gurney, Dan'l Whidden, Harry Hawk and Old Uncle Tom Cobleigh n all sat in their seats.

The One wrote:Do you expect a turnstile for cash and seat of choice on the off chance you may come over from Germany? It will not happen at the Wonk or anywhere else.

I expect nothing and am therefore never disappointed.

What you described above though is exactly how it used to work (for anyone). But fair enough, times have changed and JR sets the rules, I've no problem with that and am very thankful for his investment in and work for the club.

By the same token though, he should know that some changes he's made (in my instance) and some of the decisions he's made (e.g. kids prices - see Doom Merchant's posts) are losing the Stags some customers as well, in the case of kids probably long-term.

But apparently doing it that way was costing the club far more as substantial amounts of dosh were going missing. Now with the system we have every penny is accounted for.

Maybe in time we could have a gate with a 'contactless' terminal in it in say the QLE and have one set aside area for those that want to rock up at 2.55pm and pay to go in on their card. That way t'club's gonna be sure there's no fiddlin going on. But access to all areas would create problems for those that've bothered to pre plan their day with Bill Brewer, Jan Stewer, Peter Davy, Peter Gurney, Dan'l Whidden, Harry Hawk and Old Uncle Tom Cobleigh n all sat in their seats.

Is Jan the sister or the wife of Dan Stewer?

They aren't related.

Theirs not to reason whyTheirs but to do and dieInto the valley of DeathRode the Six Hundred

Do any supporters have any issues that need raising at the next MTFC board meeting which will be held next week?

The list of points raised by SFU at the last board meeting were as follows:

1. More card machines for ticket office.2. Improve online purchase of tickets. Some blocks and seats in Ian Greaves Stand are not shown as being available.3. Toilets in Ian Greaves Upper are in a disgusting state and need improving. They are also very small. (The toilets in the old West Stand were much better)4. What is the situation regarding radio broadcasting rights? Would the club be better moving back to the BBC now that Mansfield 103.2 seem to be more interested in Forest than the Stags.

Stags Fans United wrote:Do any supporters have any issues that need raising at the next MTFC board meeting which will be held next week?

The list of points raised by SFU at the last board meeting were as follows:

1. More card machines for ticket office.2. Improve online purchase of tickets. Some blocks and seats in Ian Greaves Stand are not shown as being available.3. Toilets in Ian Greaves Upper are in a disgusting state and need improving. They are also very small. (The toilets in the old West Stand were much better)4. What is the situation regarding radio broadcasting rights? Would the club be better moving back to the BBC now that Mansfield 103.2 seem to be more interested in Forest than the Stags.

Any more?

Was there any feedback on the questions asked?

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The new steward on the car park needs a training course in how not to be an arrogant idiot & to use what bit of common sense he’s been ‘blessed’ with. He caused loads of problems on Saturday including refusing regular disabled fans their space as his ‘list was full’ when the club had said it was first come first served. He was a disgrace.

Agree feedback to original points raised would show things are being taken on board and discussed constructively.

Can we have feed back or a date when feedback is expected to be received? I.e if action points were taken away from last meeting and due to provide response at the next meeting.

All we ask is for communication.

On a positive note I will state at the game v Chesterfield the Steward in P block was actively telling parents that should their child require the toilet to use executive toilets, doesn't solve the problem for the wider audience but does help with kids.

On a negative note the police standing at the front of the block P preventing seated fans seated from viewing the game, meaning they had to stand up towards end of first half / start of second half. It was only until one of his superiors were spoken to by a fan did he tell his colleague to move. I fully appreciate they are there to prevent public disorder should it arise, but they aren't there to watch a free game of football and spoil the enjoyment of fans by responding arrogantly "no im not moving".

The last board meeting was attended by Dean in October and the directors noted the points that had been raised by SFU and agreed to look into them.

There has obviously still been an issue about buying tickets online as demonstrated by the Chesterfield game but the board did manage to get more tickets released e.g. R Block.

Paul Broughton has informed me that the board inspected the Upper IGU toilets after the board meeting and that the toilets were clean. However, I think the main problem with them is that they are not fit for purpose and are far too small. I have pointed out that the directors would complain about them if they had to use them. It was complete chaos at half time for the Chesterfield game when there were very large queues.

With regard to radio broadcasting, the board said they were currently tied into a deal with Mansfield 103.2 but would review matters when the contract was next renewed.

Tippy Tappy Football wrote:The last board meeting was attended by Dean in October and the directors noted the points that had been raised by SFU and agreed to look into them.

There has obviously still been an issue about buying tickets online as demonstrated by the Chesterfield game but the board did manage to get more tickets released e.g. R Block.

Paul Broughton has informed me that the board inspected the Upper IGU toilets after the board meeting and that the toilets were clean. However, I think the main problem with them is that they are not fit for purpose and are far too small. I have pointed out that the directors would complain about them if they had to use them. It was complete chaos at half time for the Chesterfield game when there were very large queues.

With regard to radio broadcasting, the board said they were currently tied into a deal with Mansfield 103.2 but would review matters when the contract was next renewed.

I'll follow up on them at the board meeting next week.

Regards

Darren

Thank you Darren much appreciated.It's nice to know they will review broadcast rights in due course. To continue with the Woodhouse Rd lot under the present contract terms, ie 'we'll do commo when we've nowt better to do' would be pretty poor. Just imagine the utter laughableness of us being drawn away to Manchester Utd in the FA Cup 3rd round and the radio listeners in the town and surrounding area being,A. Having to be content with updates into Clownty's league game that week as they'd been KO'd by Oxford City in the 2nd Rnd.

B. Forced to listen to a song from Bouncy and then loadsa naff carpet ads, a quick flit to the Chitty Ground, some Premiership scores and then going across to Old Trafford where Rosey'd put us one up with five mins to play when Bouncy was singing

How bad would that be?

I know we've that fantastic service ifollow but your casual listener aint gonna fork out for it. He/she's gonna turn on the radio and think, 'why's it not on there. Are Stags that meaningless they don't warrant some proper coverage'?

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Anyone use the online ticket service? Bought ticket last weekend for the Morecambe game to be sent out and it's not arrived. Anyone else have problems with this? First time i've booked online and not great. It is Christmas i guess but i suppose i'll have to faff about ringing the club tomorrow to sort it out.

The Cardiff replay is yet again demonstrating how in adequate the online ticketing system is for the club and any fan wanting to attend.

There where no tickets available last night yet 600 tickets have magically appeared over night and are available in blocks that had been sold out.

Key points / concerns.

It is plain for all too see that, should someone wish to, ticket sales can easily be sabotaged by locking up seats. The example above is worth £6k revenue.

The refresh rate before re-releasing tickets on sale is in adequate, over night is it appears to be currently, this should be hourly as a minimum.

There is no override in the club shop, they are faced with the same problems and can only sell whats available, when in theory plenty are but can't be accessed.

The ticketing system is not fit for business and needs to be replaced.

Season ticket holders can't purchase their seat online (this can be done at other clubs).

Make it simple so the customer / fan can attend, the system needs to be replaced or upgraded either way investment needs to be made and will see an immediate pay back - on occassions like this - given that fans will be able to clearly see what tickets are available.

Both the Chesterfield and County demonstrated the failings of the ticket systems - what does the club plan to do about it?

In addition to Stags 2002's excellent points, can I put forward that if the online ticketing system is revamped - is it possible to add a 'paypal' option when buying match tickets? Before Christmas I was able to buy a shirt, scarf and other stuff online from the club shop via paypal due to ebay sales etc but not match tickets. It's not a big deal but it would be an extra advantage for me and i'd imagine for the club for fans to be able to buy tickets on paypal.

Today while scanning my season ticket to get into the upper tear west it was snatched from me by one of these security people who was trying to get bossy and tell me i was entertaining the ground through the wrong entrance. When I told this person that i had been using this gate since the stand was built and sitting on the same area-since the stand was opened. He got pushy and demanded i go to the other end of the ground. After a few moments a second security person joined in being pushy and demanding i go to the wrong entrance after i told them 4 or 5 more times they looked at the ground plan three or four times and read it wrong and still insisted i go to the wrong entrance they got on the radio and continued to mess me about.

I told them my dad sits next to me and is waiting the other side of the turnstiles which they ignored.

After continually being unable to look at my season ticket and the stadium plan and telling me i was using the wrong gate the penny finally dropped i was right then messing around with my card until it wouldn’t work I had to get another one printed.

In 30 years of watching the Stags I’ve never come across such poor gate staff. How am I supposed to take my children to the football in the future when the security can not behave towards customers in a decent way

I suggest whoever takes resposibility for day to day running of the ground?, should look at all the toilets in the IGS and South Stand.They should look to dry their hands after washing. What they will find is that 80% of the hand driers do not work. Incovenient and most probably a health hazard. This situation has not imptoved one iota since the beginning of the season.Please do something about it if indeed this is in anybody's job description!!!

Stags Fans United wrote:The list of points that have we have for the MTFC board meeting next week that have been raised on here are as follows:

1. More card machines for ticket office.2. Improve online purchase of tickets. Some blocks and seats in Ian Greaves Stand are not shown as being available.3. Toilets in Ian Greaves Upper are in a disgusting state and need improving. They are also very small. (The toilets in the old West Stand were much better)4. What is the situation regarding radio broadcasting rights? Would the club be better moving back to the BBC now that Mansfield 103.2 seem to be more interested in Forest than the Stags.

Any more?

As nothing has changed regarding point 3 can anyone give feedback on the discussion with John Radford.